What color is #FACDB2?

#FACDB2 is a pale, soft red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(250, 205, 178), and in HSL hsl(23, 88%, 84%).

Is #FACDB2 accessible as text?

On white, #FACDB2 has a contrast ratio of 1.45:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 14.44:1 (passes). For text placed on #FACDB2, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FACDB2?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is orange-200 (#FFD6A7).

What colors go well with #FACDB2?

#FACDB2 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #B2DFFA. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FACDB2 below.

Is #FACDB2 good for buttons?

#FACDB2 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FACDB2 — white text only reaches 1.45:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FACDB2 the same as CSS peachpuff?

No — #FACDB2 is not the CSS named color peachpuff, but peachpuff (#FFDAB9) is the closest CSS named color.

#FACDB2 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #FACDB2

Not just a swatch — here's how #FACDB2 works with other colors. Named schemes with #FACDB2 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FACDB2 Secondary #B5651E Accent #747844 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Apricot as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #FACDB2 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F Ink #2B2723

Apricot sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #FACDB2 Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B07A55 Accent #95986E Anchor #3E2C20

Apricot holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #FACDB2 Accent #ACC3B4 Surface #E5D7BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #2A314B

Apricot opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #FACDB2 Secondary #FFF7ED Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Apricot is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Apricot carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #FACDB2 actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 69/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 78/100

High

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 12/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 81/100

Very high

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 43/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 17/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 24/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 9/100

Very low

Weak as an action color — too pale, too dark or too muted to signal.

Surface fit 70/100

High

Calm enough for large fills — backgrounds, cards, sections.

Print safety 93/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #FACDB2 with

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AAA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 12.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FCF6F2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #FAE6B2 — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #FACDB2 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #FACDB2;
  --color-base-rgb: 250 205 178;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(88.0% 0.063 52.6);
  --color-50: #FEF6F0;
  --color-100: #FDE6D8;
  --color-200: #FACEB2;
  --color-300: #F0AA7F;
  --color-400: #E28850;
  --color-500: #C8682D;
  --color-600: #98542A;
  --color-700: #6B3F24;
  --color-800: #462C1B;
  --color-900: #2B1C13;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  apricot: {
    50: '#FEF6F0',
    100: '#FDE6D8',
    200: '#FACEB2',
    300: '#F0AA7F',
    400: '#E28850',
    500: '#C8682D',
    600: '#98542A',
    700: '#6B3F24',
    800: '#462C1B',
    900: '#2B1C13',
  },
}

$base: #FACDB2;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF6F0;
$base-100: #FDE6D8;
$base-200: #FACEB2;
$base-300: #F0AA7F;
$base-400: #E28850;
$base-500: #C8682D;
$base-600: #98542A;
$base-700: #6B3F24;
$base-800: #462C1B;
$base-900: #2B1C13;
$base-hover: #F59A62;
$base-subtle: #FBF1EB;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FACDB2",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF6F0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDE6D8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FACEB2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F0AA7F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E28850",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C8682D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#98542A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6B3F24",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#462C1B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B1C13",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #FACDB2

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